Power Word: Barrier

Summons a holy barrier on the target location that reduces all damage done to friendly targets by 25%. While within the barrier, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. The barrier lasts for 10 sec.

Summons a holy barrier on the target location that reduces all damage done to friendly targets by 25%. While within the barrier, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. The barrier lasts for 10 sec.

Power Word: Barrier is a priest ability learned at level 70 for those with the Discipline specialization. It provides a large shield that the priest and allies can stand beneath, reducing damage received but not hindering spellcasting.

Patch 4.1.0 (26-Apr-2011): Now has the same visual effects for friendly players, but new alternate visuals for hostile players.; Power Word: Barrier's cooldown has been increased to 3 minutes, up from 2, and its effect has been reduced to 25%, down from 30%.